Thursday, March 31, 2011

Five Areas of Research


Here's what I came up with...

1. Made in America
-With a growing number of American market products produced in China, or “overseas,” Americans seem to assume that products made in America are of supreme quality
-How is the quality of a product affected by its place of origin?

2. Music and Fashion
-Which influences which?
-I have an interest in both, and an interest in their relationship
-Musicians are often fashion icons

3. Recycling
- How effective is recylcling?
-Should the U.S. enforce recycling, or simply encourage it?
-As a future industrial designer, sustainability is a major concern in my field

4. “Fakes”
-From cell phones to designer clothing, how are fake goods produced and distributed?
-Should there be more restrictions on the sale of fake goods?

5. Revolution
-Should the U.S. feel obligated to get involved with other countries’ revolutions?


I'm leaning towards something about outsourcing the production of American goods (clothing, shoes, electronics, furniture, etc.)